The Great River Race Trust
Analysis
The Great River Race Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Great River Race Trust reported income of £160k and spending of £127k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Great River Race Trust sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Rye Art Gallery Trust (£160k), Cambridge Philharmonic (£160k) and Body Politic Dance (£160k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote fixed-seat rowing, especially on the tidal Thames and its tributaries, by organizing events, in particular the Great River Race, making grants to organizations promoting fixed seat rowing, lending equipment and encouraging traditional boat building.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Rye Art Gallery Trust | East Sussex | £160k |
| Cambridge Philharmonic | Cambridge | £160k |
| Body Politic Dance | Magdalen Road, Oxford | £160k |
| Jelly Leg'd Chicken Arts Centre | Reading | £160k |